Adjunct Faculty – History of the United States II

Inside Higher Ed; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 1,924,507; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in Holyoke, MA is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach History of the United States II. Responsibilities include active learning methods, student support, and fulfilling instructional duties. Ideal candidates must have a Master's degree in History, with a commitment to working with a diverse student body. The position offers a competitive compensation of $1,397.00 per credit with a schedule during Spring 2026, meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in History or related field required.
• Firm grounding in the specialized subject matter of the course being offered.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and review course syllabus during the first class.
• Utilize active learning methods in instruction.
• Be supportive of students’ learning goals.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Diversity and inclusivity commitment

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in History or related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty – History of the United States II

About Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today’s challenges.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration. Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach an in‑person section of HIS 112, History of the United States II. This survey course examines the economic, social, and cultural developments of the United States from the end of the Civil War until the present, including such topics as Reconstruction, industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the New Deal, world wars, and the Cold War.

The class meets on the HCC campus Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm.

Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs instruction‑related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting. Forward the dean no later than the end of the first week of classes in each session a course syllabus.
• Utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to: cooperative learning, experiential learning, writing for learning and/or critical thinking initiatives.
• Remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in your professional content area(s).
• Arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
• Be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.
• Be supportive of students’ learning goals by: focusing on student learning outcomes, taking into account the needs and abilities of the students, becoming familiar with academic and social support, making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences, maintaining the academic integrity of the college, and making yourself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
• Be aware of and recommend campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
• Be expected to attend all scheduled classes. If it is necessary to miss a class, notify the supervisor or the supervisor’s designee and provide an alternate assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in History or related field.
• Firm grounding in the specialized subject matter of the course being offered.
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively in the classroom with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

Equivalency Statement: We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how your background and experience have prepared you for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Compensation: DCE Salary: $1,397.00 Per Credit; no benefits.

Funding: Trust.

Schedule: Spring, 2026. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm.

Disability Accommodations

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552‑2554.

Background Check

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 194, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affiniative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.